公开(公告)号：US20210198941A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-01

申请号：US17201608

申请日：2021-03-15

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： James M. Anthony ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Paul A. Brayford ,  Robert Fisher ,  Daniel A. Huber ,  Jan Pruegner ,  Clark Brace ,  Kevin Dann ,  Max Oelschlager ,  Todd Nelson ,  Nickolas C. Buccola ,  Michael Goldberg

IPC: E06B9/56 ,  E06B9/42 ,  F16D3/70 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16F15/124

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus can be used to reduce noise in motor assemblies, such as those used in architectural coverings. An example apparatus includes a first driver configured to be coupled to and rotated by an output shaft of a motor, a second driver, and a plurality of vibration-absorbers disposed between the first driver and the second driver. The second driver is configured to be coupled to a rotating member to transfer rotational motion from the first driver to the rotating member via the vibration-absorbers.

公开(公告)号：US10358870B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-23

申请号：US15405276

申请日：2017-01-12

Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Dann ,  Joseph Kovach ,  Wendell Colson ,  Daniel Fluckey ,  Matthew DiFrancesco ,  Michael Siebenaller ,  Jeffrey L. Spray

IPC: E06B9/74 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/36 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16D23/12 ,  E06B9/68

Abstract: A dual control architectural covering is disclosed. A dual control architectural covering includes a clutch to disengage a motor when the motor is not in use. The dual control architectural covering further includes a manual control to move the covering of the architectural opening while the motor is disengaged. The dual control architectural covering further includes a braking element to resist movement of a drive element of the covering when the motor is disengaged.

公开(公告)号：US12084916B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US17528818

申请日：2021-11-17

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Dann ,  Joseph Kovach ,  Wendell Colson ,  Daniel Fluckey ,  Matthew DiFrancesco ,  Michael Siebenaller ,  Jeffrey Spray

IPC: E06B9/74 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/36 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16D23/12 ,  E06B9/68

CPC classification number: E06B9/74 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/368 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16D23/12 ,  E06B2009/6809 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  E06B2009/6845 ,  E06B2009/6872 ,  E06B2009/6881 ,  F16D2023/123

Abstract: A method implemented in an architectural covering. The method comprising powering down, prior to transitioning to a sleep mode, a position tracking device configured to generate output data indicating a position of at least one of a covering or a motor. The method further comprising transitioning from an operational mode to the sleep mode, the sleep mode associated with a lower power consumption than the operational mode. The method further comprising exiting the sleep mode based on a trigger and powering up, after exiting the sleep mode, the position tracking device. The method further comprising receiving the output data from the position tracking device. The method further comprising determining whether the position has changed since the transitioning to the sleep mode. The method further comprising continuing to operate outside of the sleep mode if the position has changed, or returning to the sleep mode if the position has not changed.

公开(公告)号：US20180223595A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15889171

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.

Inventor： James M. Anthony ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Paul A. Brayford ,  Robert Fisher, II ,  Daniel A. Huber ,  Jan Pruegner ,  Clark Brace ,  Kevin Dann ,  Max Oelschlager ,  Todd Nelson ,  Nickolas C. Buccola, JR. ,  Michael Goldberg

IPC: E06B9/56 ,  E06B9/42 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16F15/124

CPC classification number: E06B9/56 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B2009/1746 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16D3/70 ,  F16F15/124 ,  F16F2232/02 ,  F16F2234/02

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to reduce noise in motor assemblies, such as those used in architectural coverings, are described herein. An example apparatus includes a first driver configured to be coupled to and rotated by an output shaft of a motor, a second driver, and a plurality of vibration-absorbers disposed between the first driver and the second driver. The second driver is configured to be coupled to a rotating member to transfer rotational motion from the first driver to the rotating member via the vibration-absorbers.

公开(公告)号：US11187036B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-30

申请号：US16845024

申请日：2020-04-09

Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.

Inventor： Kevin Dann ,  Joseph Kovach ,  Wendell Colson ,  Daniel Fluckey ,  Matthew DiFrancesco ,  Michael Siebenaller ,  Jeffrey Spray

IPC: E06B9/74 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/36 ,  F16D11/14 ,  F16D23/12 ,  E06B9/68

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to operate a covering of an architectural covering are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a clutch to disengage a motor when the motor is not in use. The dual control architectural covering further includes a clutch to disengage a motor from moving a covering to facilitate manual operation of the covering of an architectural covering when the motor is not in use; and a controller: to track a covering position based on a first encoder measurement from a first encoder; and to track a motor position when the motor disengages based on a second encoder measurement from a second encoder different from the first encoder.

公开(公告)号：US11072976B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-27

申请号：US15889171

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.

Inventor： James M. Anthony ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Paul A. Brayford ,  Robert Fisher, II ,  Daniel A. Huber ,  Jan Pruegner ,  Clark Brace ,  Kevin Dann ,  Max Oelschlager ,  Todd Nelson ,  Nickolas C. Buccola, Jr. ,  Michael Goldberg

IPC: E06B9/56 ,  E06B9/42 ,  F16D3/70 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16F15/124 ,  E06B9/174

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus can be used to reduce noise in motor assemblies, such as those used in architectural coverings. An example apparatus includes a first driver configured to be coupled to and rotated by an output shaft of a motor, a second driver, and a plurality of vibration-absorbers disposed between the first driver and the second driver. The second driver is configured to be coupled to a rotating member to transfer rotational motion from the first driver to the rotating member via the vibration-absorbers.

公开(公告)号：US20180222166A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15888194

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS, INC.

Inventor： Paul G. Swiszcz ,  Kevin Dann ,  Mike Siebenaller

IPC: B32B27/12 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/36 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/386

CPC classification number: B32B27/12 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B5/022 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B15/08 ,  B32B15/082 ,  B32B15/095 ,  B32B15/14 ,  B32B15/20 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/308 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/40 ,  B32B2255/10 ,  B32B2255/205 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2255/28 ,  B32B2307/40 ,  B32B2307/4023 ,  B32B2307/4026 ,  B32B2307/41 ,  B32B2307/412 ,  B32B2307/414 ,  B32B2307/718 ,  B32B2419/00 ,  B32B2451/00 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/386 ,  E06B2009/2627

Abstract: A light blocking or blackout composite material is described. The light blocking material includes at least two metalized layers. In one embodiment, a polymer film is coated on both sides with a first metalized layer and a second metalized layer. The metalized layers may have matching or different optical densities. Other layers can be combined with the metalized layers in order to provide a finished surface and/or to protect the metalized layers.

公开(公告)号：US20250043628A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-06

申请号：US18927538

申请日：2024-10-25

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： James M. Anthony ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Paul A. Brayford ,  Robert Fisher ,  Daniel A. Huber ,  Jan Pruegner ,  Clark Brace ,  Kevin Dann ,  Max Oelschlager ,  Todd Nelson ,  Nickolas C. Buccola ,  Michael Goldberg

IPC: E06B9/56 ,  E06B9/174 ,  E06B9/42 ,  F16D3/12 ,  F16D3/70 ,  F16F15/124

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus can be used to reduce noise in motor assemblies, such as those used in architectural coverings. An example apparatus includes a first driver configured to be coupled to and rotated by an output shaft of a motor, a second driver, and a plurality of vibration-absorbers disposed between the first driver and the second driver. The second driver is configured to be coupled to a rotating member to transfer rotational motion from the first driver to the rotating member via the vibration-absorbers.

公开(公告)号：US20220055359A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：US17520114

申请日：2021-11-05

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Paul G. Swiszcz ,  Kevin Dann ,  Michael J. Siebenaller

IPC: B32B27/12 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/40 ,  B32B15/20 ,  E06B9/24 ,  B32B15/095 ,  B32B15/14 ,  B32B27/30 ,  B32B15/08 ,  B32B15/082 ,  B32B27/36 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/386

Abstract: A light blocking or blackout composite material is described. The light blocking material includes at least two metalized layers. In one embodiment, a polymer film is coated on both sides with a first metalized layer and a second metalized layer. The metalized layers may have matching or different optical densities. Other layers can be combined with the metalized layers in order to provide a finished surface and/or to protect the metalized layers.

公开(公告)号：US10774584B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-15

申请号：US15947954

申请日：2018-04-09

Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Siebenaller ,  Kevin Dann

IPC: E06B9/388 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/24 ,  A47H23/04

Abstract: A covering for an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The covering is formed from a plurality of assembled strips of fabric material joined together. Each assembled strip of fabric material may include a fabric material including inner and outer surfaces, and top and bottom ends. A first slat may be coupled to the inner surface of the fabric material adjacent the top end thereof, the first slat having a first contact surface. A second slat may be coupled to the outer surface of the fabric material adjacent the bottom end thereof, the second slat having a second contact surface. The first contact surface of the first slat of a first assembled strip is preferably nested with the second contact surface of the second slat of an adjoining second assembled strip. The second contact surface of the second slat may be partially covered by the piece of fabric material.